Human Resources Managers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $102,200 -27% vs national
Median hourly $49.14
10th percentile $73,220
90th percentile $156,360
Employed locally 40
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,220
    25th
    $79,820
    50th (median)
    $102,200
    75th
    $133,160
    90th
    $156,360

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 184% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 84% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $153,100
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $146,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $139,490
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $139,330
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $138,190
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $135,170

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,780
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $106,690
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,140
    Financial Managers $113,660
    Food Service Managers $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Las Cruces, NM is $49.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.58 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 27% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Managers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,220 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,820.